A brief summary of what I’m currently reading or have recently finished, why I read it, and whether I’d recommend it. Although really, it’d have to be truly terrible for me to bother writing about a book I wouldn’t recommend…… The Lincoln Conspiracy (Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch) – For obvious reasons, I was originally…
Month: April 2021
A Push-Back Against Victim-Blaming
Last week I devoted some space here to address the way the church in particular has responded in the face of brutality and death over the last several months, and to plead for compassion and gentleness in the questions that we ask and the comments that we make. I also expressed my intention to cover…
A Plea for Compassion
I rarely touch anything that could be construed as a controversial topic, political debate, or current event in general, not just here, but in all my interactions. Most of the arguments I’ve come across are just that – arguments, especially on the internet. There’s no real effort to convince or persuade, and most are not…
Moses’ Shining Face
As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I’ve been reading through Exodus in my daily Bible reading for several weeks. I’ve been mulling over chapter 34 for several days, particularly the last several verses. If you’re not familiar, Exodus 34 covers the second time Moses was on Mount Sinai, and verses 29-35 deal with when…